Naomi Campbell, Tracey Emin and the true owner of 'nothing' the week in art

How the supermodel stood in for the rape of Africa, plus Emin's Bed goes up for sale and the latest Marina Abramovi controversy ... not to mention Mondrian, My Little Pony and William Morris's sandals all in your favourite weekly dispatch

Summer Show
I hate it, but it never goes away, and it is a link with history. The sprawl of this show, where famous RAs rub shoulders with dedicated artists of less fame but huge variety, is always a crowd-puller. It continues a tradition that goes back to the 18th century, and a way of looking at art that is more open-minded than today's hypercharged curated exhibitions. So perhaps I am wrong perhaps this is a great event after all. Then again, I always say that before seeing it.
Royal Academy, London W1J from 9 June until 17 August

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